| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Catholic church | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Do you believe that the Catholic church is the true church? Why/why not?
A: I believe that the Catholic Church is the true church established by God for the salvation of the ...
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| mixed marriage and children | 11/15/2009 |
Q: A Catholic woman married a non-Catholic man, baptized in the Presbyterian church. He has now changed ...
A: The Catholic Church accepts other Christian church's baptisms if done with plain water and "In the ...
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| Noah's Ark, atheism | 11/15/2009 |
Q: Atheists often claim that the Bible is false because the story of Noah's Ark can't possibly be true. ...
A: It's nice to hear from you. I hope that all is well. You are free to doubt that the story is actual ...
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| baptism | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I was baptized in the Catholic church, and have received all sacraments with the exception of Holy ...
A: This is one of the strangest questions that I have ever received. You left the Catholic Church to ...
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| Neil | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I'm a fellow volunteer. Their is a situation in our category regarding a man named Neil. His emails ...
A: I have received questions from this Neil. You are absolutely correct. He is extremely anti-Catholic. ...
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| Catholic Church is it true? | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Is it possible that the Catholic church can be true even though then have killed many Christian ...
A: You assume that I agree with you that the Catholic Church executed many people during the Dark Ages. ...
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| gay priests | 10/9/2009 |
Q: is it true that catholic priests can be gay and still serve as a priest? can they still have ...
A: The Catholic Church does not knowingly ordain homosexuals to the priesthood. However, if a priest ...
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| gay priests | 10/8/2009 |
Q: is it true that catholic priests can be gay and still serve as a priest? can they still have ...
A: If a priest doesn't act upon his unnatural desire then he can remain a priest. No one even has to ...
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| God's Law | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ...
A: When considering the Ten Commandments we must be careful to differentiate the covenant document from ...
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| Saints | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I want to know why a person has to die first before the title 'saint' given to them? Are we not ...
A: Yes, we are saints in some respect as all Christians are "saints". The official title of Saint is ...
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| Jesus' Siblings | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have friends that have cited in the Bible(maybe in Mark not certain) that Jesus had more brothers ...
A: It's a faily common one from non-Catholics. The term for brother in Greek is “adelphos”. It has a ...
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| Authority? | 9/16/2009 |
Q: You had said and I quote from one of your responses to a"The final authority in matters of ...
A: However, you bring up too many issues for me to answer properly and in a timely manner. So I will ...
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| Baptism | 9/12/2009 |
Q: The Catholic Church has infant baptisms. However, many couples today are not baptizing their ...
A: The Catholic Church should not do away with infant baptism. The Catholic Church does not make up ...
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| Revelation | 9/12/2009 |
Q: What is revelation?
A: Revelation is the last book of the New Testament. It was written by the Apostle St. John in about ...
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| 3 or 7? | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I was reading the Bible recently and I came upon the part where Jesus said that Circumcision came ...
A: Jesus established all the sacraments. He sent the Holy Spirit to continue his ministry so it doesn't ...
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| Sunday verses Sabbath | 8/29/2009 |
Q: First as I understand it: When did Sunday Replace the Sabbath? In 364 CE. As the Catechism of ...
A: Christians were observing Sunday as the Lord’s Day well before the Council of Laodicea occurred in ...
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| eucharist | 8/23/2009 |
Q: i was curious as to why when the eucharist is given that only bread is given, not wine?
A: Many Catholic Church's offer both bread and wine at communion. The churches that only offer bread ...
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| Orthodoxy | 8/18/2009 |
Q: as the Other Orthodox Churches claim that they are the only True Church. And I know that our Pope ...
A: There are theological differences between the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church. The first ...
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| burial of a non-catholic | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a friend of several years whose wife was a practicing Catholic. She would attend church. He ...
A: I'm not an expert in this area. My expertise is the Bible. However, it seems that he should become ...
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| Eschatology | 8/17/2009 |
Q: My name is Charles & I live in India. Do you know what is the official stands of the Catholic Church ...
A: The Catholic Church believe that the Book of Revelation prophecies have an immediate fulfillment and ...
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| Mary | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Since the bible says no one intercedes for God except Jesus, why does the Catholic Church offer ...
A: I will first look at the question is it biblical to pray for one another? Then I will explore the ...
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| a few questions | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions for you. You explain so well. The first concerns sin. Is it really ...
A: I believe that it is “possible” to avoid sin if one is in Christ. For example, the Blessed Virgin ...
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| salvation, Book of Jude, Baptism, first popes | 6/15/2009 |
Q: My first question concerns salvation. As you know, many Protestants claim that only Christians can ...
A: Nice to hear from you. I hope everything is well with you. The first Pope, St. Peter, is mentioned ...
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| Are we gods only children? | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Are we really so special that god only created one form of intelligent life in the universe? could ...
A: There could be other life created by God somewhere else in the universe. However, to know this has ...
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| Seventh Day Adventist | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I am currently close friends with a Seventh Day Adventist girl and I am interested in what ...
A: The SDA Church teaches that the 666 of the book of Revelation is the Catholic Papacy. They believe ...
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| Sevent-Day Adventists Beliefs | 5/25/2009 |
Q: 1. Who were the early Christian writers prior to Constantine? 2. What information do you have on ...
A: 1. The early Christian writers who recorded that Christians worshipped on Sunday prior to ...
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| Jehovah Witness | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I am very interested to hear what the beliefs are of a Jehovah Witness. How are they different from ...
A: Some of their main teachings are: ● hell is the grave ● the wicked will be ...
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| Crufix | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Is the direction Jesus's face is facing important on a crufix?
A: Jesus is depicted with his head hanging to the right as if he is looking down to those on his right. ...
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| Question | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I had asked you earlier about same sex marriage and you provided me with an excellent answer and ...
A: I agree that they are legalists trying to avoid the plain meaning of God's word. St. Paul leaves no ...
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| Question | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have a question, to be clear, not from a legal perspective but strictly your opinion and thoughts ...
A: Same sex marriages are condemned by the Bible. God created woman for man. And the LORD God said, ...
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| commuion | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I went to mass and took communion, however, I just had surgery on my mouth and started to choke on ...
A: Getting the wafer out of your mouth so that you didn't choke was fine. However, disposing of it in ...
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| catholicism as opposed to jehovahs witness | 3/30/2009 |
Q: i have religious beliefs and wish to become a practicing catholic. i would like your opinion on the ...
A: The JWs have their own Bible translation which no one else uses because it is a corrupt translation. ...
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| sacrament of confession | 3/23/2009 |
Q: my understanding is that years ago the law was confession had to be made once a year. I believe that ...
A: It is still a law of the Church that Confession must be made at least once a year. According to the ...
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| sola scriptura | 3/18/2009 |
Q: How do you refute Protestantism's principle: Bible alone or Sola Scriptura. Kindly explain. Thank ...
A: I believe that history refutes sola scriptura. It is historical fact that in less than 500 years of ...
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| What to do | 3/12/2009 |
Q: Where do I go when the Church is in such bad shape? I am unbaptised but I had to leave my last ...
A: I feel your pain. I, too, have had to leave one Catholic Church to attend another because the priest ...
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| relationships | 3/12/2009 |
Q: im a non practising christian whose rcently divorced with children and have met a catholic man whose ...
A: You and your boyfriend should meet with the parish priest to discuss all this. It would be tragic if ...
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| Book of Revelation Bible Study | 3/6/2009 |
Q: What interprative source do you recommend re: the study of Revelation? Friend is asking about ...
A: I highly recommend Dr. Scott Hahn's "The End" a CD set (www.saintjoe.com $66.95). A book by Michael ...
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| How can I explain the Holiness of Mother Mary? | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I want to get help with explaining to my boyfriend why Catholics view Mary with such high ...
A: Catholics see Mary as the “Queen of the Saints”. She is the greatest of the saints. This is so not ...
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| Old Testament Canon | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I just read one of you answers where you mention that Jesus and the apostles often quoted the 7 ...
A: Jesus and the Apostles did not often quote from the 7 books missing from Protestant Bibles. They ...
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| Old Testament Canon | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I just read one of you answers where you mention that Jesus and the apostles often quoted the 7 ...
A: Jesus and the Apostles usually quoted from the Old Testament called the Septuagint. This Bible is ...
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| Theology(Trinity) | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Good morning. I am R/C from Bmbay India My questions are as under: 1What were the problems faced by ...
A: 1. The major problem faced by the Fathers was how to explain that God is three Persons but yet only ...
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| Obama being pro-abortion... | 2/6/2009 |
Q: In one of your earlier responses you state: "Dear Jacqueline: I don't believe that Obama is the ...
A: Any politician who gives the lame excuse that they are personally opposed to murdering babies, but ...
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| Blessed Virgin Mary | 1/31/2009 |
Q: What do I say to the Protestant who tells me that the Blessed Virgin Mary was just a woman who gave ...
A: I would ask the Protestant why he says that when the Bible says otherwise. We know that Jesus ...
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| The Confessional in 2009 | 1/28/2009 |
Q: An acquaintance of mine who was raised a Catholic informed me a couple of weeks ago that Catholics ...
A: Catholics stopped having to go to weekly confession after the Second Vatican council (1962-1965). ...
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| Speaking in Tongues | 1/17/2009 |
Q: What are the Catholic Churches view on speaking in tongues? Is it okay to privately pray in tongues? ...
A: The Catholic Church teaches that speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit. However, the ...
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| End Times, Bible, etc. - Comment | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Sal - I'm probably two years out of synch here,but the internet is a large world. Your statement ...
A: You state, “There were no ‘Catholic’ churches at that time, just as there were no Protestant ...
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| Holy Day | 12/29/2008 |
Q: For anyone who sees this. sort of an argument to settle. According to someone who has a catholic ...
A: New Year's Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. It is Mary, Mother of God not the Circumcision. If it ...
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| Obama is the antichrist? | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I had a feeling about Obama? I know its a little bit to the extreme but Jesus shows me his true ...
A: I don't believe that Obama is the anti-christ. He is a pro-abortionist. Therefore, he will aid in ...
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| True christians | 12/5/2008 |
Q: Jehovah's say they are the only true christians is that false? I mean this is a stupid remark. ...
A: Of course Catholics are the original Christians. You are absolutely correct that Jesus founded our ...
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| Biblical diet | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I am battling with weigh issues. I feel "helpless and hopeless" when it came to overeating. My ...
A: I'm not sure if there is a "biblical diet". But if you can improve your diet by eating more fruits ...
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| Is The Sabbath Forever? | 11/30/2008 |
Q: As Catholics how do we defend the Church against the Seventh-Day Adventists when they say we must ...
A: “God said that the Sabbath was a commandment to be kept forever.” This argument sounds logical. We ...
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| First Church of Christ... PERIOD!! | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Hey there, Sal, I was wondering... I know (and believe) the Catholic Church is the true and first ...
A: Another way to know that we are the Church established by Christ is to check our beliefs against ...
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| 7 extra books in Catholic Bible | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Can you support your claim that Jesus and the apostles used these apocraphal books? ANSWER: Dear ...
A: It is 67% of Old Testament quotes of Jesus and the Apostles that come from the Septuagint. The other ...
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| Defending my faith | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Why do people say this:Most people who've been educated in American public schools, who've have had ...
A: I believe that the number one reason that Protestants don't understand the obvious is because the ...
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| 7 extra books in Catholic Bible | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Can you support your claim that Jesus and the apostles used these apocraphal books? ANSWER: Dear ...
A: You did not understand me correctly. Scholars do not say that Jesus and the Apostles quoted from the ...
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| Tthe Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I was talking to christians about the Eucharist yesterday and infant baptism! I said Christ is ...
A: God bless you for defending the True Faith of Christ! As I read what the protestant said to you I ...
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| 7 extra books in Catholic Bible | 11/26/2008 |
Q: Can you support your claim that Jesus and the apostles used these apocraphal books?
A: Scholars have noted that when Jesus and the Apostles quote the Old Testament it is usually from the ...
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| Salvation | 11/25/2008 |
Q: How can the Catholic Church (or any church for that matter) claim to be the path of salvation when ...
A: There is no contradiction between Jesus being the path of salvation and the Catholic Church being ...
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| catholic bible? | 11/24/2008 |
Q: aren't all the bibles the same? is there a catholic one and if so, why is it different?
A: The Catholic Bible has 7 Old Testament books that are missing from the Protestant Bible. The ...
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| Sisters of Christ.... | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I keep on hearing "Come! We must learn to do everything for God alone in order to deserve Heaven." ...
A: Mother Angelica's order would be a great choice. Yes, nuns wearing habits are traditional. As you ...
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| tithes | 11/18/2008 |
Q: What do I say to Christians who claim that we must give 10% of our salary to the church? Can you ...
A: Nice to hear from you my friend. I hope everything is going well for you. What I would say to such a ...
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| Catholicism | 11/14/2008 |
Q: How Can I Help My Family and Friends Come Home to the Catholic Church? I have an uncle who left the ...
A: Unfortunately, your situation is not unusual nowadays. Many Catholic families have inactive and ...
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| Called to religious life | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Hello I hope you have a happy turkey day ^_^ I am called to religious like I know it for sure. I ...
A: Your calling is a blessing. If you feel you are called then go ahead with it. God Bless You. Yes, ...
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| Defending my faith | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Long time no speak ^_^ I have a problem I try to defend my faith and since we are Christian-Jewish ...
A: You are so right. Unfortunately our separated brothers and sisters in the Lord are blinded to the ...
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| catholic faith | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Timothy; I've written to the other experts, but would like to get your opinion as well. I was ...
A: The Catholic Church does not teach that all non-Catholics go to hell. According to the Catechism ...
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| birth control | 10/26/2008 |
Q: my husband and i are practicing catholics and were married almost 9 years ago in a catholic church ...
A: Being sterilized is not acceptable. It is a sinful action. I have never heard of NFP failing so ...
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| antichrist | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I appreciate the work that you and your friends are doing. God bless you all for it. My question is ...
A: The term “anti-christ” is only used 4 times in the Bible. All 4 references are in the writings of ...
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| baptism | 10/17/2008 |
Q: but we both agree that both our daughter will be baptist as catholics..The god parents that we have ...
A: It is great that you want to baptize your children Catholic. However, the Godparents must be ...
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| christs church? | 10/11/2008 |
Q: ive never read anything in the bible pertaining to rosary beads, calling a priest father, saying ...
A: I can say that the Catholic Church is the one established by Jesus Christ for the salvation of the ...
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| Who Are Angels | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I want to know about who are angels, for example, seraphims, what are these creatures and what ...
A: Angels are spiritual beings created by God. The seraphims are the angels that are the closest to ...
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| The sabbath | 9/27/2008 |
Q: Did our Church change the sabbath day. A Seventh-day Adventist friend told me that God never changed ...
A: The Catholic Church did not change the Sabbath. God made it obsolete in the New Covenant. The Bible ...
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| opening the third eye | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Are we Carholics forbidden to open the third eye? is it occultism?
A: The third eye is a meditation practiced supposedly to open one’s spiritual side. It is not ...
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| Sabb | 9/21/2008 |
Q: but my promblem does not lie with the you or the people that attend the cathloic church the promblem ...
A: You ask many interesting questions. I can’t give them all the proper time to fully answer them so ...
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| forgive sin | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I would like to ask how can a priest forgive sin when he is a sinner and the pope is a sinner as ...
A: You seem to not see what I write. I have said that priests do not save us or forgive our sins. It is ...
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| forgive sin | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I would like to ask how can a priest forgive sin when he is a sinner and the pope is a sinner as ...
A: I agree that God forgives sin not man, but He chose to do this through His priests as previously ...
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| forgive sin | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I would like to ask how can a priest forgive sin when he is a sinner and the pope is a sinner as ...
A: Catholics do go to God to receive forgiveness for sins. The priest cannot forgive sins by his own ...
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| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ...
A: Atheists do not understand a good many things. They do not understand that God is both mercy and ...
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| Catholic bible | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Why Catholic have more books in bible ? what is authenticity of these books in other denominations ...
A: The Catholic Bible has the correct number of inspired books. Protestant Bibles are missing 7 ...
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| Catholic Bible Scripture | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Where in the Bible do I find the explanation of venial sins and mortal sins? Where in the Bible is ...
A: Flores: I’m glad that you asked this question because the distinction between different types of ...
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| the truth | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I am 69 years old and a converted Catholic I found myself talking to Jehovah Witnesses .in 2003 I ...
A: You didn't actually ask a question. I will just say that your friend David is becoming involved in a ...
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| Confused on JW's | 7/16/2008 |
Q: My question is,can someone tell me what the basic beliefs of Jehovah Witness's. I am dating this ...
A: The JW's are very anti-Catholic so be aware of that as you attend their meetings. Some of their ...
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| Your comment | 7/15/2008 |
Q: This is not a question but a mere comment. I read your post in response to Jacqueleine wherein you ...
A: I agree with your definition of salvation. However, God did give us one Church, the one that is led ...
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| Non catholics | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am a non catholics who is currently attending RCIA. I have a strong desire of becoming a ...
A: 1) I'm not sure what you mean by "put sign of the cross and gospel sign"? If you mean can you as a ...
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| popes | 7/6/2008 |
Q: i was looking at a list of popes. when did the tradition begin on newly elected pope taking on the ...
A: The tradition of a newly elected pope changing his name began in 533 AD. The newly elected Pope had ...
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| dissension since Vatican II ? | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Since attending "Why Catholic" sessions for the past two years, I have been reading more about our ...
A: The mass is not invalid. This is promoted by so-called traditionalist Catholics. These people do not ...
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| Waiting | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I'm saving sex for marriage and everyone keeps bashing me about it. People think it's weird for me ...
A: There is nothing wrong with waiting to get married before having sex. Sex is intended to be for ...
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| veneration of saints | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you could tell me a little more about veneration of saints and if there is reference to ...
A: First, let me say that I believe that you are right that some Catholics, a minority, do cross the ...
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| Jews | 5/31/2008 |
Q: Sal The bible tells us that the Jews were God's chosen people. My question is; are they still ...
A: I believe that they are still chosen "for the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable" (Romans ...
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| Questions about Seventh Day Aventists | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have poste below an answer that you ha posted previously, within the answer, however, you mentions ...
A: Here is something on the unique SDA doctrine of Investigative Judgment. The Investigative Judgment ...
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| Biblical support for indulgences | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I know I asked you this before, but my memory isn't so good. Can you tell me where in the Bible we ...
A: Great to hear from you. I hope that everything is going well for you. An indulgence is a remission ...
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| Catholic Religion | 4/19/2008 |
Q: Why are we Catholics so attacked by others, our faith is questioned, our believes are discredited ...
A: We are attacked because we possess the Truth. We are the Only True Church of Jesus Christ. We are ...
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| Urgent | 3/30/2008 |
Q: A convert from Baptist that is now a catholic said to me I think you are off your meds again which ...
A: You are mistaken about Obama being a muslim. He is a Protestant Christian. If you don't like him do ...
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| Images and Afterlife | 3/24/2008 |
Q: In your 4/2/2004 response to April, you say that you could provide Biblical references to the ...
A: Here are some references to show that images do have a place in the right worship of God. Firstly, ...
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| Marriage and children | 3/12/2008 |
Q: first of all let me say that I am not a Catholic, I am protestant, but I am married to a Catholic. ...
A: It is not wrong for a Catholic to marry a non-Catholic. In fact many Catholics do so. The Catholic ...
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| Nuns | 3/10/2008 |
Q: For what reasons would a nun or sister for that matter be asked to leave the ministry? Are there ...
A: If a nun or sister could no longer fulfill their vows they would be asked to leave the ministry. I ...
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| Creation | 2/16/2008 |
Q: In reading one of your answers regarding Creation, you state that the Bible is not clear about the ...
A: Good Day George: I have no problem with the translation of Genesis being "evening and morning the ...
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| Catholic bible | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a question for you I want to get my self a good catholic bible not protestant like my aunt ...
A: The NAB is the official Bible translation used at Mass. Anyone of the ones listed would be fine. You ...
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| Some Catholicism issues | 1/30/2008 |
Q: †I have had a Catholic issue about a problem since I was told by the doctors I cannot get Pregnant ...
A: It is a great gift for your priest as long as he loves wine. Of course it is a good thing to avoid ...
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| Lent MEALS | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Do you know any good lenten Meals for this coming lent? Or a website I can go too. Also I take ...
A: There are many websites with Lenten meals, try ...
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| 144000 +JW,S | 1/19/2008 |
Q: WHERE DOES THIS JW CONCEPT OF THE 144000 COME FROM?FROM THE BIBLE?COULD YOU EXPLAIN IT TO ME?WHERE ...
A: The Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs) take this highly symbolic number and interpret it literally to mean ...
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| Catholic faith vs Jehovah's Witness teachings | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I am Catholic, but my Father is a Jehovah's Witness. My Father has told me many times that the only ...
A: Having Bible verses to support your beliefs is not very effective with cult members. The JW's are a ...
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| Catholic bibles | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Do you know any good Catholic bibles that I can read. I have the NKJ New King James bible and I am ...
A: A good Catholic Bible that I like is the Revised Standard Version for Catholics (RSVCE). The New ...
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| church service | 1/10/2008 |
Q: In the Bible I remember Jesus saying we should not repeat our prayers continuiously, Why than, Does ...
A: “But when ye pray, use not vain repetition, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be ...
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| belief | 12/27/2007 |
Q: what is the church stand on Psychic power/readings. does the church acknowledge such powers or is it ...
A: Psychics are to be avoided. It is a sin to be involved with these people. Trust in God. Do not ...
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| How to meet an Angel? | 12/21/2007 |
Q: First of all I'm sorry or my English. It's not my native language, but I hope you'll understand me. ...
A: I cannot tell you how to meet an angel. If I could tell you that than I would meet one myself! ...
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| Works of the Law | 12/19/2007 |
Q: What does Paul mean when he says works of the Law? Matthew
A: The answer depends on the context in which Paul uses the term "works of the law". For example in ...
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| Helping others | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I was away from my church for many years but came back. Now I would like to know how should I go ...
A: The first thing to do is to work hard at understanding your own faith. Once you learn the Catholic ...
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| A new leaf this year | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2 you! I have a few questions to ask,Should women dress up for ...
A: Merry Christmas & a happy, healthy New Year to you and yours! You are very correct in noting the ...
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| Biblical | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Was looking at the website where u answered a question for Gerald with regards to Catholicism V ...
A: You did not actually ask a question about the Sabbath and the food laws. But here is some ...
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| Clean and unclean meats | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I recently had a discussion with an SDA Pastor about a couple of things, but most especially about ...
A: The food laws were not moral laws. Moral laws are eternal laws that were always in effect. Adam & ...
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| Biblical | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Was looking at the website where u answered a question for Gerald with regards to Catholicism V ...
A: In the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) we read of the dead being conscious. In the ...
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| Clean and unclean meats | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I recently had a discussion with an SDA Pastor about a couple of things, but most especially about ...
A: You did well in pointing out the Scriptures that clearly declare all foods clean for New Covenant ...
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| My calling of religious life returned what to do? | 11/19/2007 |
Q: This expert on this catagory he is from Ireland and he hast said "I don't think seeing images on a ...
A: Some people, even Catholics, do not believe in miracles happening in our time. I agree he seems to ...
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| Christian life | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I am curious about chasitity rings like purity rings of catholicism. Should girls that are virgins ...
A: I suppose that it is a personal thing if one wants to wear a ring or not. I wouldn't. Modest ...
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| Doorway To Heaven.... | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Hello I have a question or two! The Virgin Mary appeared on the bathroom door on both sides and ...
A: Remember that private revelations are not binding on others only on the person who receives them. ...
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| Unconsummated marriage | 10/25/2007 |
Q: A couple weeks ago I had the shock of my life to discover on my wedding night that the woman I ...
A: You could certainly obtain an annulment. This means that no marriage existed before God. Therefore, ...
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| Godly and ungodly? | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I got a new bible from my aunt Rosie she is a true believer of the bible and Jesus I got the New ...
A: The New King James Bible is not a good Bible for Catholics to read. It is a Protestant Bible and so ...
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| Catholics and Seven Day Aventists | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I am a practicing Catholic, and recently ran into my high school sweetheart who is a Seven Day ...
A: You are right to decline to accept his offer to visit his church. The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) ...
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| Naju experience | 10/20/2007 |
Q: My visit to Naju was amazing. By the statue of Our Lady just outside the chapel, I noticed an ...
A: The Body & Blood cease to be Christ's actual body and blood once the consecrated host and wine begin ...
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| Naju experience | 10/20/2007 |
Q: My visit to Naju was amazing. By the statue of Our Lady just outside the chapel, I noticed an ...
A: You were truly blessed at Naju. I disagree that a sinful person who receives Communion would not ...
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| Our Lady of Naju | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I live in Korea now and plan to go on a pilgrimage to Naju where many miracles are reported to have ...
A: It is nice to hear from you. Many people do not know of Our Lady Of Naju because the bishop does ...
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| Eastern Orthodox | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Can you please explain the relationship of the Catholic Church to the Eastern Orthodox Church? It ...
A: The Eastern Orthodox Church's false beliefs have no affect on their ability to consecrate the ...
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| Why was my faith attacked? | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have a calling to preach the word of God so the order of nuns I chose to pick was Dominican ...
A: Having visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary & Jesus is not lunacy. Many great, sane people were ...
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| Marriage | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I am looking for some advice from someone who is a good Catholic and follows all the Church ...
A: I personally believe that one should date for at least one year before an engagement. Yes, you need ...
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| Ungodly issue | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I want to know did I sin last night? I was at a irish pub/resturant with my family.I am a Catholic, ...
A: I don't think that you sinned. However, it would be best to ask a priest. The devil hates anyone who ...
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| symbols | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what the symbol inrs stands for and what does it mean?
A: I do not know what "inrs" means. If you mean "INRI" which is seen over the head of Jesus while he ...
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| Salvation & Redemption. | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I'm an Ordained Minister of: The Universal Life Church; Universal Ministries; The Church of Seven ...
A: N. Ayer: I'm unfamiliar with the churches that you mentioned. You say that you are a Minister and a ...
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| Book of Mormon | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I've heard that there's a passage in the Book of Mormon which was taken from a Shakespearean play. ...
A: It is indeed difficult to understand how people can be so gullible as to accept Mormonism. It is the ...
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| Book of Mormon | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I've heard that there's a passage in the Book of Mormon which was taken from a Shakespearean play. ...
A: I'm sorry that I do not know of any passage that was taken from a Shakespearean play. There are ...
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| Catholics vs 7th Day Adventists | 8/17/2007 |
Q: You answered a question from Gerald regarding the differences of beliefs of Catholics and 7th Day ...
A: Here are some biblical passages that disprove the SDA doctrine of "Soul Sleep". In the story of ...
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| Which way to turn? | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Nice to have you back how was your vacation? Remember me telling you that I have a calling in life ...
A: My vacation was great, thank you for asking. I think that you need to stop pressuring yourself. ...
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| Reading Material | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I am looking for excellent trustworth reading sources to the Catholic faith and teachings. There are ...
A: Our Sunday Visitor is a good magazine. I think that America is somewhat liberal. Catholic Answers ...
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| Adventist v. Catholics | 6/27/2007 |
Q: In reading a response to tracy's question on the differences between SDA's and Catholics I found ...
A: I am glad to hear that the SDA church can change. Your understanding seems to be more in line with ...
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| Adventist v. Catholics | 6/27/2007 |
Q: In reading a response to tracy's question on the differences between SDA's and Catholics I found ...
A: I am very happy to hear that you do not believe that the keeping of the 7th day Sabbath is necessary ...
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| Question about religion | 6/17/2007 |
Q: What is armageddon and the day of reckoning? Are they mentioned anywhere in the bible besides ...
A: The word "Armageddon" does not appear anywhere else in the Bible besides Rev. 16:16. It means ...
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| Homosexuality is sinning | 6/13/2007 |
Q: Hi thanks for replying back. I have a very odd but serious question? My cousin last year told me I ...
A: You are right that homosexuality is very wrong. God hates the homosexual lifestyle (He still loves ...
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| Does God change your calling | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I have in the past thought I had a calling to become a nun but then I was praying and praying over ...
A: I don't believe that God changes one's calling, but we may not truly find out what our calling ...
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| purgatory | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Sal, You stated that you thourghley answered a question on purgatory, the state of the dead, and ...
A: You have asked a lot of questions. I cannot respond with detailed answers because it would lead to a ...
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| adventist vs. catholic | 5/24/2007 |
Q: please explain for me the falseness the adventist church would have me believe...Many thanks Renata
A: The falsehoods that the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church would have you believe are that they are ...
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| Modesty dressing for God | 5/23/2007 |
Q: Hello, happy memorial day week thank you for helping me with my questions and such you help me stay ...
A: The passage that is used to forbid women from wearing pants is Deuteronomy 22:5 which reads, "A ...
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| Catholic Delima | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I want to be a nun rite and I had this friend that liked me and he goes oh we are suppose to be ...
A: You are better off without that guy. Seek the help of a priest of other professional if you feel so ...
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| predestination | 5/18/2007 |
Q: Some people say Romans 9:15-22 shows that God has predestined some to hell. I don't believe this, ...
A: It’s great to hear from you, my friend! How the idea that God would arbitrarily send some people to ...
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| Reality of Jesus as God | 5/12/2007 |
Q: When the early christians that were not called catholic at the time before St.Peters blessing of ...
A: The wearing of veils was determined to be only a custom of the Church; therefore, it could be ...
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| Adventist Church | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I read a post in which you said you have a lot of material that says that the adventist church are ...
A: Having images in Church and worshipping those images are two different subjects. Catholics that ...
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| Adventist Church | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I read a post in which you said you have a lot of material that says that the adventist church are ...
A: For info on the false prophet Ellen G. White go to www.ellenwhite.org For info on the SDA Church go ...
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| Vision of Blessed Mother | 5/10/2007 |
Q: The message of Mary at Lodi, New Jersey is one of peace and acceptance - acceptance of the will of ...
A: It sounds as if this vision was very real to you. I cannot say more than that about it being real or ...
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| Faith the correct church | 5/7/2007 |
Q: Hello, its your buddy again :D Is this right: The term Catholic Church means the “Universal Church.” ...
A: Yes, "Catholic " means universal. This was a very different feature for God's Church. Previously, ...
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| Gracious gift of God | 5/3/2007 |
Q: Since I explained that I have a syndrome and such I have it mild though.You cant tell I have it ...
A: What you say is very true. More Catholics and non-Catholics alike need to read such truth. Thanks ...
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| when was is started? | 5/3/2007 |
Q: Mr. Sal, I am writing a paper on teh catholic church and was wondering the time when Jesus ...
A: Since Peter was the first pope and the pope is the vicar of Christ, Peter would only be able to ...
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| Catholic Inspiration | 5/2/2007 |
Q: Hello, and greetings to you. Thank you for saying that to me I know that your right catholicism is ...
A: The Protestant ministers that you mentioned are all heretics out for themselves and what they can ...
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| Catholic beliefs | 5/1/2007 |
Q: Hi its me again. I got sick last nite and I feel horrible! Anyways, its just a cold I think. Is this ...
A: It's nice to hear from you again. In your list of steps in salvation you left out to enter God's ...
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| Devotion to Mary | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I am neither Catholic nor Protestant but have a general interest in religion, the Bible, etc. ...
A: You have asked a number of very good questions. I will attempt to briefly answer them all. 1. I do ...
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| Will I be purgatory? | 4/25/2007 |
Q: How do you know that the 'saints' are in Heaven? And are not all those who are sanctified by the ...
A: Yes, Christians may be called saints and are so called in the Bible. However, those Christians in ...
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| Novus Ordo rite and found my calling | 4/20/2007 |
Q: The Novus Ordo rite, on the other hand, begins as follows: Dominum Deum nostrum, fratres ...
A: It's great that you have found your calling. Working with children is wonderful. I have taught the ...
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| I had and issue last night | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Hi I am so upset I was fighting for my faith my therapist called me an arrogant and mean person ...
A: What kind of a therapist would attack a client's religion? I would certainly find another therapist. ...
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| Am I a Saint? | 4/16/2007 |
Q: Hello how are you, Thank you for saying those kind words. I feel like I am like those holy people I ...
A: Yes, it is very possible that you are a holy woman blessed with special graces that allows you to ...
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| Shall I or Shall not That is the question? | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I had awake vision that I had with Mary the Holy Mother of God came to me in the Immaculate gown she ...
A: From what you have related to me I would say that you must respond to the Virgin's wishes for you. ...
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| Another Catholic attack | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Hi again its your favorite questionaire lol :-D I have a question for ya I know you said in your ...
A: The Catholic Church using the color red is nothing evil as it represents the Holy Spirit, the ...
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| language | 4/12/2007 |
Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ...
A: jon: The Old Testament was written in Hebrew and the New Testament was written in Greek. There are ...
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| jesus | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Did people know about God before Christ died on the cross? If they did how did they?
A: God has revealed Himself throughout human history. The Bible contains many instances when God ...
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| What Happens when we die. | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I was reading an article about the process of canonization, particularly as it pertains to the late ...
A: The point of the resurrection is to reunite the body with the soul. Concerning your questions about ...
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| fear of the Lord | 4/6/2007 |
Q: . Im Catholic and i often ask my self a question why should I "Fear God? Isn’t He a loving God? ...
A: The "Fear of the Lord" for Christians I believe is the fear of doing wrong and letting down God. In ...
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| What Happens when we die. | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I was reading an article about the process of canonization, particularly as it pertains to the late ...
A: I think that the major difficulty that you have with intercessory prayer is your erroneous belief ...
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| Pray to God Only | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I was reading an article about the process of canonization, particularly as it pertains to the late ...
A: Catholics have always believed that Christians may pray for one another in this life and in the ...
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| the starting of hte catholic church | 3/31/2007 |
Q: i was wondering, in one of your answers you stated that Matthew 16:17,18 is why the catholic church ...
A: The text of Mt 16:18 does not say that Jesus would build his church on “a/the” rock. Rather Jesus ...
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| Semites? | 3/25/2007 |
Q: hello I have a question I read that Jesus Christ, He is a semite that he has dark skin and dark ...
A: The quote you are thinking of is not from Jesus, but rather from St. Paul. It is found in 1 ...
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| Why do other non catholics attack us?! | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I cannot take this anymore this question is really pissin me off: Are Islam and Catholicism linked ...
A: I know that it is very difficult not to be hurt and angry when our Holy Faith is attacked. But do ...
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| Curious Need to know | 3/17/2007 |
Q: You really help me stay in my faith a lot. I can never thank you enough. Yes I believe that your ...
A: At the Last Supper Jesus drank alcoholic wine not grape juice. Jesus will most certainly not gather ...
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| Questions about catholicism | 3/16/2007 |
Q: here are some questions I have about catholicism Is this the catholic stance on salvation: Received ...
A: First let me apologize for the delay in replying. I have been having computer problems, now on to ...
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| Is this true | 3/16/2007 |
Q: Long time no speak lol. Any how what is your opinion on the Russian President Putin many say that ...
A: I personally do not see Putin as the Antichrist. In one sense anyone that opposes Catholicism is a ...
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| Why Jews don't believe.. | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I have recently read on this website the reasons why Jews don't believe that Jesus was the Messiah. ...
A: 2a) Jesus was a prophet because he spoke the truths of God the Father (Lk. 4:18). It is not ...
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| Matthew 5: 27-32 | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I had an urge to pick up my Daily Roman Missal today to do some reading. I must admit I don't do ...
A: We are not in Ordinary Time right now. We are currently in the 2nd week of Lent. From what you ...
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| Jesus | 3/7/2007 |
Q: Its just that after the resurrection and was a normal human being again what happened did he get ...
A: Dean Sean: I was not offended. I just didn't understand your belief. After the Resurrection Jesus ...
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| where does it say? | 3/7/2007 |
Q: Where in all the bible does it say that the Catholic church was born? Please, justify the answer ...
A: The birthday of the Catholic Church is recorded in Acts 2:1-4. The Catholic Church is the only ...
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| Biblical names & Hispanic origin | 3/6/2007 |
Q: Some people say that puerto ricans are from Shem Noahs son is that true? How did my culture end up ...
A: Shem's children are semities. I don't believe that that would include Puerto Ricans. I don't know ...
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| How to know the true christians and church | 3/5/2007 |
Q: Jesus built His church in the first century and added all saved people to that one church. What was ...
A: The so-called "lessons" are nonsense. They are written just to dispute the One True Church--the ...
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| First Religion | 2/28/2007 |
Q: Can you please tell me exactly in the book of Acts, where it first states the forming of the ...
A: The Book of Acts shows the birth of the Catholic Church in Acts 2. The Holy Spirit comes down upon ...
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| Biblical Foods | 2/21/2007 |
Q: Wow I didnt know that a rabbit symbolised new life in christ? I actually have a rabbit for a pet lol ...
A: Get yourself some good books on nutrition. Get a diet low in fat and sugar to eat healthy. Don't ...
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| Lent season & Easter | 2/19/2007 |
Q: Hello, my two questions are about Lent and Easter season. Now what is the real meaning of lent is it ...
A: For the meaning of Lent please see the Catholic Encyclopedia which may be viewed online at ...
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| Catholicism and Sunday as a holy day. | 2/17/2007 |
Q: About sunday now many of those so called christians like mormons,Lutherans, new christians and so ...
A: Saturday was the Holy day for the Jews. Sunday is the Holy day for Christians. The Holy day was ...
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| Catholic couples | 2/16/2007 |
Q: My friend whom is a catholic-christian like me she wants me to meet this guy he is two years younger ...
A: Not everyone is called to the celibate life. It is a great blessing for those who are so called. ...
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| Spiritual calling and renew | 2/13/2007 |
Q: Hi its your buddy again lol. I was wondering why do many non-catholics say that were a cult. I am ...
A: Why some see us as a cult is anyone's guess. One reason is that they don't understand the church. ...
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| male priesthood | 2/9/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what the main arguments are to convince people that the priesthood should be ...
A: Nice to hear from you. JESUS CHOSE ONLY MEN FOR THE PRIESTHOOD Jesus gave us the example when he ...
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| Funerals | 2/2/2007 |
Q: A local pro-abortion politician recently died and, to my surprise, received a Catholic funeral Mass ...
A: My understanding is that the bishop of that diocese may allow such a funeral if he believes that the ...
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| Catholic church | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Sal, I have read many of your answers to questions in this forum along with the other experts and ...
A: M: The idea that the Mass must be said in Latin is nonsense. They want the "old days" and go so far ...
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| Catholic promises | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Its your favorite questionair lol how are you doing. Its been awhile since I talked to you. I have a ...
A: All religions are not equal. Jesus said, “I am the truth” (John 14:6). He founded a religion not all ...
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| Spiritual crisis! | 1/18/2007 |
Q: A pagan priestess told me that she believes that Jesus of the Jews in bethleham was in turkey. An ...
A: You are the one who is right! The "priestess" has no factual basis for her belief. Anyone can say ...
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| virgin birth | 1/14/2007 |
Q: Sal, I met you a few years ago at a WIC luncheon. I mentioned that I enjoyed your letters in The ...
A: It is nice to hear from you. I hope that everything is going well for you. I'm still working for ...
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| intercession of the saints, and Mary | 1/10/2007 |
Q: My daughter's question was, how did the early church decide which scriptures were divinely inspired ...
A: The Church was in no hurry to define what was inspired Scripture. It was not until about 400 A.D. ...
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| intercession of the saints, and Mary | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I'm a Catholic doing a multidenominational Bible Study, and I was woedering if you had any scripture ...
A: I will first look at the question is it biblical to pray for one another? Then I will explore the ...
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| confused... | 1/8/2007 |
Q: Hey, I'm sorry... I didn't add this to my previous follow up. "I am the way, the truth, and the ...
A: Jesus gave the world the Catholic Church as the normative way to heaven. God does make exceptions as ...
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| confused... | 1/8/2007 |
Q: "No one comes to the Father but through me" (John 14:6). Did you mean that Jesus is the one who ...
A: Protestants usually interpret Jn. 14:6 to mean that all must accept Jesus. Liberal Protestants ...
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| confused... | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I want to ask, Catholics teach that good people will go to heaven and bad people will go to hell. ...
A: You ask if a bad person who believes in Jesus will go to heaven. If by “bad” you mean an unrepentant ...
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| confused... | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I'm 14 years old and searching for God. But I'm really confused by what other people are saying. ...
A: Jesus prayed for his Church to be united as one. “I pray that they may be one in us, that the world ...
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| Being an alter server | 1/5/2007 |
Q: Is it true that if your a alter server that you are close to God? I mean I am an alter server for a ...
A: Altar servers can indeed be closer to God if they want to be. Some are not as loving as you are. ...
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| How do you know if your a child of God? | 1/5/2007 |
Q: Being catholic is great and all and learning about its teachings is fun. But how do you know if your ...
A: You are a child of God if you love God and think about being holy throughout the day. He should be ...
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| Twevle tribes of Israel and who are God's elect? | 1/4/2007 |
Q: Because of the many bizarre and outlandish views that have been propagated about the "lost tribes" ...
A: Happy New Year to you. Ten of the twelves tribes were dispersed and intermarried with others. Those ...
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| love | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I've been asking what Christ meant by love; we have love of God, love your enemies, love yourself. ...
A: Love is self giving. It is caring about others first. All love is basically the same type. It is ...
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| on Moses..question re-formatted | 12/12/2006 |
Q: There are a couple theories on how the first books like Genesis etc were written (and where it came ...
A: There are two major theories concerning who wrote the first 5 books of the Bible. The first one is ...
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| Scripture and past interpretations | 12/8/2006 |
Q: Have Catholics, especially the Vatican, changed their views on Creationism since the scientific ...
A: The Catholic Church does not change any teaching just so that it can win an argument. The Catholic ...
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| Help with Old Testament | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I am a young Catholic who is trying so hard to understand how to INTERPRET the Old Testament. Here ...
A: The major use of the Bible is to understand God not history or science. The Catholic Church allows ...
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| Religious Dream and Lutherns disrepecting Catholics! | 12/5/2006 |
Q: Jesus! Only Son of the Eternal Father! Divine Redeemer of our souls! By choosing the august Mary ...
A: The attacks on our Blessed Mother and our Holy Faith will always hurt and they will not stop until ...
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| catholics/protestant | 12/4/2006 |
Q: can you please explain to me the difference in the beliefs of catholics and protestants? dont they ...
A: Yes, Catholics and Protestants agree that there is a God and yes, we agree that He is the same God. ...
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| Catechism of the Catholic Church | 11/30/2006 |
Q: Catechism of the Catholic Church authorized by the late Pope John Paul II. I just bought that book ...
A: I would say that God works in many ways in our lives. God wants you to read the Catechism so enjoy ...
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| Religious wars? | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Sorry I asked you that question about is Catholics thee only true church I guess I am so cautious ...
A: I believe that the best thing that you can do right now is to just slow down and study the Catholic ...
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| Can you help me? | 11/24/2006 |
Q: How are you doing? Its been a while since I have asked you a question. I am tring very hard to find ...
A: As I have said before, the Catholic Church is the only Church that God wanted man to have. It ...
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| Immortal soul | 11/12/2006 |
Q: Does "immortal soul" doctrine of our Church has its origin in the Bible? Hebrew word in Gen.2:7 - ...
A: My view on Eccl. 12:7 is that it shows that the body dies, but the soul remains conscious, and if it ...
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| Immortal soul | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Does "immortal soul" doctrine of our Church has its origin in the Bible? Hebrew word in Gen.2:7 - ...
A: The Hebrew word nephesh does not necessarily mean soul. Thus we read, “The LORD God formed man out ...
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| I have a question regarding..... | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I have a question regarding false seizers? Pseudoseizures resemble epileptic seizures. Patients such ...
A: God has a plan for everyone's life. Don't give up hoping and trying. God knows what He has in mind ...
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| Jesus | 11/5/2006 |
Q: My mother is currently in the hospital due to severe depression caused by the death of father three ...
A: I have never heard of this practice. Remember that the people at your church are not the Church. ...
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| help ! | 11/1/2006 |
Q: please can you tell me the differences between the catholic and protestant churches ?
A: The Catholic Church is the Church of the New Testament. All Protestant churches are later man-made ...
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| Eucharistic prayer | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I was curious about my catholic religion. When they pray the Eucharistic Prayer like this for ...
A: The wine and bread become the blood and body of Christ when the priest says the words that our Lord ...
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| Rosary Morning Mass and holy life | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I have a question for you take your time though. The rosary is it really a true amor from heaven to ...
A: The rosary is a very powerful weapon against the devil. It cannot destroy hell unless God will's it. ...
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| Antichrist | 10/28/2006 |
Q: Have you read the prophecy? Or making assumptions? It has been said that the Pope is the ...
A: I have read the prophecies as well as scholarly works on the subject. The book of Revelation I ...
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| Antichrist | 10/28/2006 |
Q: Sal, I understand what you said, but all souls are from God whether you acknowledge it or not. But ...
A: The prophecies in the Book of Daniel I believe are related to the Selucid king, Antiochus IV ...
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| 7th day advintist believes | 10/27/2006 |
Q: ..Would like bibical evidence on (1) eternal hell...(2)soul sleep and (3) Sat.as there worship ...
A: Here is the info that I promised you concerning the 7th day Sabbath. Let’s look at the question of ...
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| God, Jesus and his spirit | 10/27/2006 |
Q: why does other churchs praise God in a way that its unusal?I am curious is it true that the way our ...
A: Other churches do things as they do because they have separated themselves from God's true church ...
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| Antichrist | 10/26/2006 |
Q: Sal, I have been reading about Bible Phophecy on the Antichrist, upon reading Daniel and ...
A: I do not know if the Antichrist is on the earth today. There have been antichrists in the world ...
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| Catholic way | 10/26/2006 |
Q: The reason why I have been asking you if these visons of the saints are true is that when I was 8 ...
A: Your visions are not against the Catholic Church so they may have been true visions. I cannot say ...
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| Saints and Visions | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I have been curious how to tell if a vision or apparition is coming from God? Saints had this gift ...
A: A true vision from God will not conflict with Catholic Church teachings. A true vision will promote ...
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| The Holy Eucharist | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I have a question regarding our most Blessed Sacrament, the Eucharist. I have been doing a lot of ...
A: The Eucharist is the most important sacrament. The Catholic Church without the Eucharist would be ...
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| Revelation | 10/19/2006 |
Q: Do you believe that God speaks directly to us today, or did His revelation cease with the New ...
A: Yes, I believe that God still speaks to us today through His Church and the Bible which is relevant ...
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| Thanksgiving is it a Christian holiday? | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I know that the history of thanksgiving is when the pilgrims ate with the Indians. But is it ...
A: A Catholic may celebrate Halloween by enjoying parties and costumes and candy. We must remember to ...
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| Christian Faith | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I have a Golden Cross with a dove (holy Spirit) in the middle is that good and I have a cheribum in ...
A: It is always a good idea to have religious items blessed. I do not know of a religious symbol with a ...
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| Saints and Statues? | 10/12/2006 |
Q: You really help me a lot with my questions. I was wondering about the saints many other religons say ...
A: I’m glad that I’m able to help you. Those who say we worship saints and Mary are ignorant of the ...
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| What does this mean? | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have a question to ask you? I recently have been getting biblical dreams a lot! One was about ...
A: I am not one who can interpret dreams. I cannot say with any certainity whether your dreams are from ...
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| Its hebrew! | 10/9/2006 |
Q: I dont know if you got my message earlier but this expert in hebrew Gaddy told me that I am speaking ...
A: Yes, you have told me on several occassions that you have spoken Hebrew. There is no need to "spread ...
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| Is America a nation of God? | 10/9/2006 |
Q: I have heard a lot that america is babylon? True or false? I dont know wheather to believe such a ...
A: America is not the Babylon of the Bible. America does have some qualities of the old Babylon because ...
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| Helping the Catholic church? | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I have a question to ask you? My mother's job is now making pillows and they are very cool we can ...
A: It would be great if you can make religious decorated pillows to raise funds for the church. It ...
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| origin of the word, "Catholic" | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Sal Do you know how/when the word, "Catholic" came into being labeling the particular faith of the ...
A: The first extant reference to the “Catholic Church” occurs in a letter written by St. Ignatius of ...
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| Catholic views on End Times? | 10/5/2006 |
Q: Many televangelists and fundamentalists sects are voicing a cry that the end is near and they expect ...
A: The antichrist has been active in the world since the first century. St.John noted this fact, "But ...
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| Is this forgiven by God? | 10/4/2006 |
Q: Your a big help to me with the questions that I ask and dont understand half the time. Anyways I ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that you had such a rough time. I hope that things are much better now. The sexual ...
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| Doing your own communion at home? | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I have a question I was curious on doing your own communion at home can you? Can you take regular ...
A: Communion can be done at home, but it is not advisable. You cannot use regular bread and grape juice ...
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| What are the right foods too eat in God's name? | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I have a question referring to Deuteronomy 14:1-21 That is talking about unclean foods and clean ...
A: There are no special foods to eat in the New Covenant. All such restrictions were in the Old ...
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| Peter | 9/30/2006 |
Q: Brother Sal, Thank you for your reply, I pray that the Lord continue to lead our hearts to pleasing ...
A: I agree with much of what you say. I strongly agree with you that we must base our beliefs on what ...
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| Should women in catholic heritage where Long hair? | 9/30/2006 |
Q: should women and girls of the catholic hertiage were long hair instead of men? Should women dress up ...
A: Women and girls in the Catholic Church may wear either long or short hair likewise for men. All ...
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| I think its hebrew? | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I sometimes pray in the spirit of the holy ghost. I say Yeshua or Elio and I talk in a full blown ...
A: I do not know Hebrew or Aramaic. You should try the expert in Hebrew Language. Just click on ...
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| Is christ Jesus in the catholic church? | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I have a question? Is Christ Jesus in the catholic church today a lot of other man-made churches say ...
A: Yes, Jesus Christ is in the Catholic Church today. Jesus promised to never leave his Church. Other ...
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| Speaking in tongues | 9/29/2006 |
Q: THi sal, The Catholic Church teaches that speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit. ...
A: If you are speaking nonsensical gibberish then I do not believe that it is from God. Even if you are ...
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| Eucharist | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I have been curious when the catholic church that I am in does the wine and the host really become ...
A: The bread and wine become the Body and Blood at the consecration. That is the time that the priest ...
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| Peter | 9/28/2006 |
Q: Sal, As I read alot of materials about Catholic I have found alot of confusions, please help me be ...
A: I appreciate your desire to be informed concerning the Catholic faith. The word apostle means “one ...
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| What Are Nuns Roles in the Catholic Church? | 9/28/2006 |
Q: Yes, I have a lot of questions to ask you. What are the nuns roles in the catholic church? Why do ...
A: Protestants sometimes accuse Catholics of being idolaters because they do not understand the ...
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| Did Jesus established the Catholic Church? | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Is it true that Jesus is the founder of the catholic church and its faith. Why do other churchs say ...
A: I will now answer your questions concerning prayer to the saints and Mary. I will first look at the ...
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| Catholic Church | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I have had an angelical experience with the blessed Virgin she told me at the age of 8 that God had ...
A: You sound as if you have a great desire to please God and to do His will for your life. I cannot say ...
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| divorce | 9/15/2006 |
Q: but it is annulment that I'm really asking about. I know that anyone can get a civil divorce in this ...
A: The cases that you mentioned all could be grounds for an annulment. Each case would have to be ...
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| divorce | 9/15/2006 |
Q: What is the Church's position on divorce/annulment? I guess I'm really wondering about so-called ...
A: Many people know that the Catholic Church does not support divorce, but what about those hard cases? ...
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| how can i switch | 9/5/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend is catholic and wants to try a catholic church but i am non denominational.What are ...
A: Some differences between the Catholic faith and other Christians are: 1) The Catholic Church is the ...
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| fornication today | 9/3/2006 |
Q: According to your knowledge and beliefs what is your stance about fornication today? Do you still ...
A: Fornication is a sin because the couple is not married. Sex outside of marriage is a sin. God ...
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| Women in the Church | 8/29/2006 |
Q: Can you please give me a good answer on why women aren't allowed to be priests. Also why aren't ...
A: There a several reasons why women cannot be priests in the Catholic Church. I will list them below ...
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| satan | 8/17/2006 |
Q: Well, how does Satan influence, or cause, us to sin? By whispering temptation in our ear, like with ...
A: Satan tempts us to sin. We humans are conceived with original sin. This sin weakens our human ...
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| satan | 8/16/2006 |
Q: So what is the Traditional Catholic belief about the power of Satan (and his demons) in this world? ...
A: The Catholic Church teaches that Satan and his demons have power to cause sin and spiritual death ...
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| church | 7/10/2006 |
Q: 1 Timothy 3:15 "But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in ...
A: The church is the pillar and ground of truth according to St. Paul. This chapter is all about the ...
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| Mary,&Father(priests) | 7/7/2006 |
Q: WOW! Case closed!You couldn't have been MORE helpful,thank you! Please understand that I used to ...
A: Yes, the Bible does say that Mary is seated at the right hand of her Son and King, Jesus. In order ...
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| Need to know! | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I want you to understand that I am a firm believer in Jesus,who he is,and EVERY word of the ...
A: I hope that my explanation of why Catholics pray to Mary was helpful. I will now deal with your ...
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| Relationship | 6/30/2006 |
Q: Yes, that's what the verses say- that we are to have a closer relationship with God- but what has ...
A: To have a personal relationship with the Godhead means to be able to approach God with full ...
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| Relationship | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I've been hearing a lot lately from fundamentalists about having a "relationship" with Jesus. My ...
A: In the New Covenant we are to have a close family relationship with the Godhead. Under the Old ...
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| born again | 6/29/2006 |
Q: How would you answer a fundamentalist type who asks if you've been "born-again" or "being saved" or ...
A: We adult Catholic do make a concious decision to follow Christ that decision we call Confirmation. ...
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| GOD | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I read this on a website: As far as God knowing which babies are going to die or which people are ...
A: I think that God knew you before you were conceived. God sees all things as now. Things are not ...
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| Apologetics | 6/28/2006 |
Q: What do you think is the best argument one could give to a fundamentalist/evangelical Protestant to ...
A: If you find out please let me know! Something may work with someone and not someone else. Some ...
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| Catholic Faith | 6/26/2006 |
Q: The wages of sin is death. But God, who alone is immortal, will grant eternal life to His redeemed. ...
A: I believe that I have now answered most of your questions. I hope that you can now see that Catholic ...
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| Catholic Faith | 6/24/2006 |
Q: Lets start with confession, we dont need a priest to confess our sins too, we are able to go to god ...
A: In the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) we read of the dead being conscious. In the ...
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| Life | 6/21/2006 |
Q: What is the Catholic teaching concerning all the bad things that are going on in the world? Are we ...
A: The Catholic Church teaches that God controls all things. He can bring good out of all things even ...
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| pre-bible christianity | 6/20/2006 |
Q: Could you tell me what gnosticism was and whether pre- gospel popes followed this tradition, Were ...
A: Gnosticism was an early heresy in the Church. They believed that they had special knowledge that no ...
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| pre-bible christianity | 6/20/2006 |
Q: Could you tell me what forms Christianity took prior to the written gospels?
A: Prior to the written gospels Christianity was based on the oral traditions. This Church still ...
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| Bible | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Which Bible do you recommend? I just don't mean the translation- I also mean which Bible would have ...
A: I do own a certain Douay-Rheims Version (DRV) known as “The Haydock Bible”. This DRV has great ...
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| A question about age | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I was reading the bible and in the begining it was saying how long Adam and Eve and all there family ...
A: Your question is a good one. However, there is no definite answer. My best understanding is that ...
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| Ten commandments | 6/7/2006 |
Q: While I was going to a website to do more studying about the whole Who is the right religon thing. I ...
A: The Catholic Church has the same list of Ten Commandments as do Protestants. The Ten Commandments in ...
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| 7 Books | 5/31/2006 |
Q: Am I correct in understanding that the canon that Luther chose was the Palestinian, which was ...
A: You are correct that Martin Luther chose the Palestinian canon of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old ...
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| Which Bible should I buy? | 5/19/2006 |
Q: I have been reading an old Catholic Bible and I love it but I would like to get a newer (approved) ...
A: The Bible most used in the Mass readings is the New American Bible (NAB). Another good translation ...
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| Da vinci + Harry potter | 5/18/2006 |
Q: ..... However more questions are raised.... Not all women in the bible are exalts most are shown in ...
A: I never said that all women in the Bible are shown in a good light. I only said that women are not ...
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| Da vinci + Harry potter | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I however more questions (im sorry but i an very inquisative and want to know both sides of the ...
A: I am not offended by your questions. You are entitled to have your own opinion of things. The ...
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| Da vinci + Harry potter | 5/17/2006 |
Q: i do see it as another angle. But I do have some more questions. The catholic church always tells it ...
A: Let me say that the Catholic Church does not tell Catholics to have large families. It does tell ...
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| Da vinci + Harry potter | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I have read in the newspapers and various other sources that the catholic church has openly ...
A: I don't believe that the Pope is acting as if what he says is God's will. He is viewed by Catholics ...
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| Abraham | 5/9/2006 |
Q: Please help me with this as the Jesuit priest in my parish said that I should not concern myself ...
A: I disagree with Father for telling you not to be concerned with something in the Bible. Abraham is ...
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| Canon of the Bible | 5/8/2006 |
Q: What is the rationale of Protestants in removing several books from the OT? Not just 7 complete ...
A: The Protestant Bible is missing 7 complete books from the Old Testament as well as portions of Ruth ...
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| Catholic beliefs | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I'd really apreciate it, if you could provide me with some help in relation to a tricky question! My ...
A: The Catholic Church teaches that man has dominion over Creation (see Gen. 2:28). He must not act as ...
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| God | 5/2/2006 |
Q: Why does God allow suffering?
A: This is an age-old question. There is no one completely satisfying answer. I would say that God ...
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| Judas | 4/12/2006 |
Q: Since Jesus "Taught daily in the temple" and had just had a triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Palm ...
A: Pickersgill: Judas was necessary in order to make things as easy as possible. Judas knew where ...
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| the word | 4/11/2006 |
Q: I've heard Protestants argue that the Bible preceded the church with the argument that the Bible ...
A: Great to hear from you. It is absurd of the Protestant to argue that "the word" of John 1:1 is the ...
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| also with a SDA | 4/7/2006 |
Q: I have an additional question about life after death or heaven and hell and would appreciate your ...
A: Lozano: Nice to hear from you again. Thanks for the very good questions! Where did Elijah go when ...
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| also with a SDA | 3/29/2006 |
Q: it is much appreciated. Will you please help me to understand about the differences between our ...
A: Lozano: I'm sorry for the delay, but the Allexperts.com site was experiencing problems. So I could ...
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| SDA vs Catholics | 3/27/2006 |
Q: I have read a response of yours to the boy named Gerald from January this year. I must say that I ...
A: Today I will first look at the question is it biblical to pray for one another? Then I will explore ...
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| Women Priests | 3/19/2006 |
Q: Because of the changing times, should the Church ordain women to the priesthood/ministry?
A: The Catholic Church will never ordain women to the priesthood. It is one of the infallible teachings ...
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| Non-Christians | 3/19/2006 |
Q: Not I read Catholic teaching about salvation of people in other religions. You quoted the catechism, ...
A: Jesus' statement that “no one comes to the Father but through me”(Jn. 14:6) can be reconciled with ...
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| Meat on Friday | 3/18/2006 |
Q: I realize that any answer will be just an educated guess, but perhaps there has been a poll which ...
A: Yes, I can only offer a guess on this question. However, the percentage probably started out small, ...
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| funeral Mass | 2/9/2006 |
Q: I am preparing for a funeral Mass. Where can I find a copy of the Mass that will signify when to ...
A: At the church I attend this info is in the misselete. Just ask the priest if it is not there. I'm ...
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| Doctrine | 2/8/2006 |
Q: and thank you for this service. I am a young Christian; a protestant. I am very interested in the ...
A: The Catholic Church does teach predestination to heaven. It does not teach what is called “Blind ...
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| What is the traditional Catholic... | 1/29/2006 |
Q: What is the traditional Catholic belief about demonic influence? I know that we believe in demonic ...
A: Demons can tempt us, but we are responsible for the sins that we commit. Since we have a fallen ...
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| Would wishing you were dead... | 1/28/2006 |
Q: Would wishing you were dead be considered a sin?
A: I do not believe that wishing you were dead would be a sin. There are many reasons why someone would ...
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| Catholicism vs. Seventh-day Adventist | 1/6/2006 |
Q: Sal, I'd like to know the difference between the Catholic religion, which I currently practice, and ...
A: The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church has many distinctive beliefs that are not held by us ...
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| women priests | 1/1/2006 |
Q: Do you think it is likely that the Roman Catholic Church will ever ordain women priests? If ...
A: The Catholic Church will never ordain women to the priesthood. It is one of the infallible teachings ...
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| i just had a quick question.... | 12/19/2005 |
Q: i just had a quick question. What does it mean when someone, during mass, goes up to receive ...
A: That posture lets the priest know that the individual cannot receive communion, but is coming ...
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| Is catholism the true church | 12/18/2005 |
Q: why catholics pray repeatedly over and over? it is really biblical? What is the Holy Rosary? Is it ...
A: If you are correct that repetitive prayer is unbiblical, why does Jesus employ repetitive prayer in ...
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| Preterist doctrine | 11/1/2005 |
Q: How are you today. I was trying to figure out where and when did the Preterist doctrine come about ...
A: The Preterist doctrine seems to have been taught very early in Christianity. The full preterist ...
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| the word | 10/11/2005 |
Q: When the Bible tells us that in the beginning there was the word and that the word was with God, ...
A: Nice to hear from you again, my friend. I have heard of the bizarre usage of John 1:1 that some ...
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| bible | 9/16/2005 |
Q: I was really thinking about becoming Catholic and there are some things I would like to know. The ...
A: The Catholic Church believes that the Scriptures were written under the inspiration of the Holy ...
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| Eucharist Origin | 9/12/2005 |
Q: SAL: I have recently heard somewhere that even the early church fathers (they were specifically ...
A: There are a few statements from an extremely small number of Church Fathers that could be understood ...
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| non-Christians | 9/6/2005 |
Q: I know that Fundamentalists claim that only Christians can go to heaven, but Catholics don't believe ...
A: The strongest evidence that non-Christians may be saved is that the fact that the One True Church ...
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| Prayer | 8/21/2005 |
Q: A young Christian man was just killed, and his father is wondering why his prayers for his son's ...
A: You are absolutely correct that prayer is not magic. Prayer is a conversation with God. We may ask ...
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| Salvation | 8/15/2005 |
Q: Will all non-Catholics/non-Christian be lost/go to Hell after death?
A: The Catholic Church teaches that all persons may be saved. Non-Catholic Christians and even ...
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| who is | 6/23/2005 |
Q: whos gabriel the prohpet and di he say this? The "Prophet Gabriel" supposedly told the Sword of ...
A: The "Prophet" Gabriel is one of the many false prophets that have gone out into the world to deceive ...
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| St. Peter, Book of Mormon | 6/22/2005 |
Q: I believe St. Peter died in Rome, but how do we prove this to disbelieving Protestants? What ...
A: Good to hear from you again. I hope all is well with you. The evidence that St. Peter was in Rome ...
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| JDS | 6/8/2005 |
Q: A follow up: I am correct in my understanding then that the Church now teaches there is no Hades ...
A: You are correct Hades no longer exists. It was the place for all the dead under the Old Covenant. ...
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| JDS | 6/7/2005 |
Q: I am catholic. I was approached recently with the following: Jesus went to hell after His death on ...
A: The JDS theory of the Word-Faith movement is a false teaching. According to this theory our ...
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| Trinity | 6/3/2005 |
Q: they were so open-minded and logically. well i still have some ideas that dont match with yours and ...
A: It is nice to hear from you again. Your concern about Jesus being both God & man is answered well by ...
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| explain | 6/2/2005 |
Q: I'm a Roman Catholic in a primarily Protestant bible study. I am hard pressed to come up with a ...
A: Protestantism is not one church. It has some 20,000 denominations that teach different things. ...
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| differences | 6/2/2005 |
Q: Please explain to me the differences between mormon ,seventh day ad. and the catholics
A: The Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) hold many beliefs in common with the Catholic Church. For example, ...
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| Trinity | 6/1/2005 |
Q: according that all the prophets have been sent to invite people to monotheism, we can undrestand ...
A: You ask many good questions. I will answer them briefly. If you would like further information ...
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| "War" | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I'm having trouble understanding the reasoning behind our involvement in the Middle East. It's ...
A: I agree with you that this war is immoral. This is why Pope John Paul II and most Catholic bishops ...
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| Tithing | 5/23/2005 |
Q: Are we expected to tithe in order to be faithful Catholics?Answer - Dear Dan: What would you like ...
A: We as Catholics are expected to support the Church. Tithing can be a helpful aid to accomplishing ...
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| Santa Maria sopra Santa Minerva | 5/18/2005 |
Q: According to a traditional Catholic website, the library of Santa Maria sopra Santa Minerva in Rome ...
A: You got me with this one. I doubt such a letter exists. If it did I'm sure that it would have been ...
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| CATHOLIC BIBLE | 5/14/2005 |
Q: I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE CATHOLIC BIBLE DOES NOT INCLUDE REVELATION NOR EITHER ESTHER OR RUTH. ...
A: No, it is not true. The Catholic Bible does contain the books that you mentioned. However, the ...
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| Tongues | 5/13/2005 |
Q: What is the Church's position on speaking in tongues?
A: Johann: The Catholic Church teaches that speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit. However, ...
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| long hair | 5/12/2005 |
Q: I believe it is in Corinthians that St. Paul says that men should not wear long hair. I'm puzzled ...
A: We do not know at what length Jesus wore his hair. We possess drawings and paintings with both short ...
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| The reason the Catholic Church has a Pope | 5/4/2005 |
Q: So far I know that there was twelve bishopes in twelve different countrys. But I don't get is how ...
A: Your Dad is probably referring to the “Great Schism” between the Eastern & Western Catholic ...
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| Mormonism | 5/2/2005 |
Q: What are Catholics main arguments against the book of Mormon.
A: There are many problems with the Book of Mormon (BOM). However, the major problem is that the BOM is ...
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| catholics | 4/26/2005 |
Q: so we dont know how to interpret these things, or how they will happen, the bowls, 3 days of ...
A: What do you mean “burnt with fire”? If you mean that the earth will be completely burnt with fire ...
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| popes | 4/24/2005 |
Q: With the recent election of the Pope, my non-Catholic friends have been bringing up papal history ...
A: Once a man is elected Pope he can only be validly removed from office by voluntary resignation or ...
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| Old Testament | 4/22/2005 |
Q: Can you tell me when the Old Testament was authenticated? Did the church identify as scripture from ...
A: The Old Testament canon was authenticated by 419 AD although would say that it was not until the ...
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| bible | 4/22/2005 |
Q: In Ephesians 4:11 and I Cor 12:28, why does Paul talk about the importance of apostles and prophets ...
A: You seem to be under the misimpression that if the first Church had something the Church today must ...
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| The new Pope | 4/13/2005 |
Q: As a matter of personal interest I was wondering whe the next Pope will be chosen, how he will be ...
A: The conclave of cardinals to elect the next pope will begin April 18th. The next pope will be chosen ...
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| Pope | 4/12/2005 |
Q: I've heard that Cardinal Arinze of Nigeria is mentioned as a possible successor of John Paul II. ...
A: There have been three popes from North Africa. St. Victor I (189-199 AD), St. Militiades (311-314 ...
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| the cross | 4/12/2005 |
Q: What do the letters at the top of the cross stand for? I believe they are INRS?
A: The letters pictured above the cross are INRI. This is taken from the story found in the Gospel of ...
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| Immaculate Conception | 4/9/2005 |
Q: I've heard Protestants say that for the Blessed Virgin Mary to be sinless, her mother had to be ...
A: It is the Protestant misunderstanding that makes them make such a statement. They would be right if ...
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| St. Malachy | 4/7/2005 |
Q: Can you tell me which apostles wrote the Didache?
A: The Didache or "The Teachings of the Twelve" was most likely not written by any of the Apostles. It ...
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| St. Malachy | 4/6/2005 |
Q: I've just read that according to St. Malachy, there are only two popes left. Do many people in the ...
A: Nice to hear from you, my friend! St. Malachy was an Irish bishop who lived in the 12th century. He ...
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| violence | 4/5/2005 |
Q: I was raised by a Muslim Father and a Christian mother. Recently I have heard a lot of biased ...
A: I do not agree that Islam is a violent religion. You will have to ask someone who believes that ...
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| The revelation | 4/3/2005 |
Q: I was wondering what are your thoughts on the revelation? Do you believe we are in the End times ...
A: I do believe that we are in the end times. I believe that we have been there since the first ...
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| baptist and catholics | 4/2/2005 |
Q: what is the difference between catholics and baptist
A: The differences between the Catholic & the Baptist Churches are many. Some of the differences ...
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| Terry Shiavo case | 3/28/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question -Hello my name is Brenda I am a devout cradle Catholic. Last year our teenage ...
A: If the machine is a respirator then the person may be morally removed from it. If a person has ...
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| Terry Shiavo case | 3/27/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hello my name is Brenda I am a devout cradle Catholic. Last year our ...
A: The Catholic Church "demands" that people live their lives in submission to God's will. Many times ...
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| Terry Shiavo case | 3/27/2005 |
Q: Last year our teenage daughter Brenda took sleeping pills when my husband found her and called 911 ...
A: I believe that she would have to be given the feeding tube even if she didn't want one. Her wish not ...
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| Terry Shiavo case | 3/26/2005 |
Q: Last year our teenage daughter Brenda took sleeping pills when my husband found her and called 911 ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your terrible situation. The Catholic Church teaches that every person has ...
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| Pope | 3/24/2005 |
Q: Sup I am doing a project on something well I just needed to know who or what a Pope is can u give ...
A: The word pope means papa. The pope is the earthly head of the Church established by Jesus Christ. He ...
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| female apostles, deaconesses, Paul | 3/23/2005 |
Q: Is it true that there are female prophets and deaconesses in the New Testament? I don't believe I ...
A: Another good question on your part! Firstly, the Catholic Church does not have deaconesses because ...
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| female apostles, deaconesses, Paul | 3/21/2005 |
Q: Is it true that there are female prophets and deaconesses in the New Testament? I don't believe I ...
A: Nice to hear from you again. Deaconess & prophetess are mentioned in the New Testament. Phoebe is ...
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| infants | 3/8/2005 |
Q: I'm Catholic and lately have been interested in baptism. I am really troubled by what people say ...
A: The Church does not know for a certainty what actually happens to unbaptized infants. One ...
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| Pharacies? | 3/6/2005 |
Q: Sal, In the new testaments Jesus spoke to the Pharasies and about there evil ways. The way ...
A: You may be thinking of Matthew 23. Jesus unleashes a prolonged assault on the character of the ...
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| Torah and Prophetical writings | 3/3/2005 |
Q: I am a deaconate student and this question was asked in one of our small discussion group. From the ...
A: Christians may use the Hebrew Scriptures because of what the New Testament says. We do not need any ...
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| Torah and Prophetical writings | 3/3/2005 |
Q: I am a deaconate student and this question was asked in one of our small discussion group. From the ...
A: I'm sorry, but I am not quite clear on what you are asking. In the firstWhat do you mean by "From ...
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| clarification | 2/24/2005 |
Q: I really want to know what's all this is about? I'm pretty offended when I look at these verse: ...
A: God does not favor incest or slavery. The stories that you mentioned are all Old Covenant stories. ...
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| Hello. If a catholic commits... | 2/19/2005 |
Q: If a catholic commits suicide for whatever reasons, mental illness, depression, etc. ,can he/she ...
A: A Catholic who commits suicide may have a Catholic Mass. This was not true in the past, but the ...
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| Killing in the Bible | 2/18/2005 |
Q: I used to be a practicing Catholic and I do believe in God but I have some problems with the Bible. ...
A: When it is rightly understood, there are no contradictions in the Bible. There are, however, many ...
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| baptism | 2/16/2005 |
Q: If we trust that God will take care of babies who have died before baptism, why is it necessary to ...
A: God will take care of babies in that they will not go to hell since they do not have actual sin. ...
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| amillennialism, homosexuality | 2/14/2005 |
Q: Could you please tell me why some Protestants reject amillennialism and believe in premillennialism ...
A: Amillennialism hold that there will not be a literal 1,000 year reign of Christ. Most of ...
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| crusades | 2/12/2005 |
Q: i was wondering if you could offer any information on what effect the crusades had on the pagan ...
A: The Crusades were enacted to save Christians from Moslem terrorists. The effects of the Crusades on ...
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| scripture | 2/9/2005 |
Q: I have some questions about scripture. I haven't been able to find the answers to these questions ...
A: Great to hear from you again. 1) Matthew 11:21 relates that Jesus did in fact perform miracles in ...
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| Hello. I had a question dealing... | 2/8/2005 |
Q: I had a question dealing about the Rapture and Tribulation. Can you tell me about it and what the ...
A: The word Rapture comes from the Catholic Latin Vulgate Bible. The word “rapere” means to be seized ...
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| marriage | 2/8/2005 |
Q: Why does Paul say several times in Corinthians that it is not always good to look for a wife and get ...
A: That is a very good question. There seems to be a contradiction here. Let's look at the relevant ...
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| bodies | 1/23/2005 |
Q: What will be the purpose of having bodies at the resurrection?
A: I honestly don't know why it is of importance that we have a body after the resurrection. I know ...
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| Babies' souls | 1/21/2005 |
Q: What happens to the souls of babies who are miscarried, stillborn, aborted or who die without being ...
A: Unbaptised babies have no actual sin, therefore, they likely go to heaven. Some theologians believe ...
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| The nature of Sin | 1/20/2005 |
Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ...
A: Sin is a moral evil. Moral evil can only be found in intelligent beings. Animals cannot sin. A ...
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| Rosary | 1/16/2005 |
Q: I pray the rosary, but I wondered what the true church doctrine is making it okay to pray the rosary ...
A: The rosary is a wonderful way to pray, but it is not a "have to" it is a "nice to do". The Church ...
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| Mormonism + | 1/6/2005 |
Q: I am in my sophemore year of high school, and have begun this year to research the Catholic faith. ...
A: Mormonism is a cult. The marks of a cult are that they consider themselves the True Church but have ...
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| after life | 12/31/2004 |
Q: and how believing in this affects the way they live their lives here. thanks!!
A: Catholics believe that in the afterlife we will be with God "face to face as with a friend" if we ...
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| Jesus's siblings | 12/27/2004 |
Q: If Mary is called propetual virgin, why does the bible mention Jesus' brothers? Also, If Jesus as ...
A: Let me assure you that Catholics do not believe in “works salvation”. The Second Council of Orange ...
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| liturgy, priesthood | 12/7/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me if there is any Biblical support for the liturgy used in the mass? Many evangelical ...
A: The Mass is very much based on the Bible. Here are some references to the various parts of the Mass. ...
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| CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ITS TEACHINGS ON HERESY | 12/7/2004 |
Q: The Catholic Church teaches and has taught for centuries that death can be the punishment for ...
A: Newman: I must ask if “there is a mountain of modern published evidence” showing that the Catholic ...
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| CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ITS TEACHINGS ON HERESY | 12/6/2004 |
Q: The Catholic Church teaches and has taught for centuries that death can be the punishment for ...
A: Newman: Heretics have been put to death throughout history. This is hardly limited to the Catholic ...
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| God's will, abortion, Baptism | 11/30/2004 |
Q: I discovered that the Pope who ruled when Elizabeth 1 came to power said that whoever threw her out ...
A: You ask some deep questions! I will try to give you the best answers that I can, but they will ...
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| Hello. I was curious to know... | 11/27/2004 |
Q: I was curious to know what the Church's teach was regarding to evolution. I have heard the Church ...
A: The Catholic Church teaches that evolution may be accepted as a means of creation if it is theistic ...
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| raising kids Catholic | 11/25/2004 |
Q: I plan on marrying someone who is Catholic, but I'm a Non-Catholic and have no plans to convert. ...
A: At one time it was a requirement that the non-Catholic party to a mixed marriage agree to raise any ...
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| Elizabeth 1, pope | 11/24/2004 |
Q: I've seen the movie Elizabeth (1998) and was surprised to learn that the pope at the time said that ...
A: I'm sorry, but I don't know much about the film. I have read that it is very historically ...
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| Mary | 11/14/2004 |
Q: I wanted to know if there are any kind of references to Mary, or the Mother of God in the Old ...
A: There are literally hundreds of references in the Old Testament to the Blessed Virgin Mary. I will ...
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| Christians & Polotics | 11/4/2004 |
Q: I pose this question toward the catholic religion because it is in the forefront as far as christian ...
A: I.F: Just because the world is dominated by evil does not give a Christian the right to say, "Just ...
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| Christians & Polotics | 11/2/2004 |
Q: I pose this question toward the catholic religion because it is in the forefront as far as christian ...
A: I.F: Jesus' statement in John 17 does not indicate that Christians should not be involved in ...
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| Catholic & Protestant Theology | 10/28/2004 |
Q: I am interested to hear your perspective on how Catholics and Protestants differ theologically. Be ...
A: I will be happy to explain the theological differences between Protestantism & Catholicism. I will ...
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| Catholicism being the only way | 10/23/2004 |
Q: I read in your profile that catholicism is the only true faith and the only way to salvation, ist ...
A: I do believe that the Catholic Church is the one true Church established by Jesus Christ for the ...
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| funeral mass | 10/22/2004 |
Q: Could you tell me why Protestants don't require that the body be present during a funeral and ...
A: It is always a pleasure to hear from you. The Catholic Church has the utmost respect for the human ...
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| What heaven is like | 10/4/2004 |
Q: I am teaching a 7th grade religion class. The topic arose of what heaven is like. I tried to relay ...
A: Biblical references concerning what heaven is like are: 1. A place of happiness- Rev. 21:3-4. 2. No ...
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| origanal language of the holy bible | 9/20/2004 |
Q: what i am looking for is a translation of a phrase.but first, am i correct in saying that jesus ...
A: It is true that Jesus Christ does not appear in the Bible until the New Testament. He was born into ...
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| heaven | 9/16/2004 |
Q: You have been so much help in the past! Thanks! Two questions: What, in your opinion, do you ...
A: Nice to hear from you again. Thanks for this opportunity to help. Catholics do not believe that ...
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| rosary | 9/15/2004 |
Q: I have been looking at rosary for quite a while and have noticed a vast number of differences ...
A: The things you mention are all of a personal perference. It is simply what you like that matters.The ...
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| Pope Joan, Avignon | 9/13/2004 |
Q: I have two questions for you. How did the rumour that there was a female pope by the name of Joan ...
A: Great to hear from you my friend. You always ask such interesting questions. Thanks for this ...
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| catholic beliefs\ | 8/26/2004 |
Q: i asked you some questions the other day, and was wondering if you could help me once again. This is ...
A: 1. True. 2. False. Jesus was born without original sin. Original sin comes from one's human parents. ...
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| Catholic beliefs | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me, as i am having an argument with a friend, if the following ...
A: 1.)The resurrection took place on Easter Sunday. T or F True. “…as the first day of the week was ...
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| questions | 8/24/2004 |
Q: I have a couple questions. Why is the pope elected in a political way? Shouldnt the next pope be ...
A: The Pope is elected by the College of Cardinals. Catholics believe that the man chosen is chosen by ...
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| Salvation | 8/23/2004 |
Q: Ok, Sal, it's me again. My question goes like this. Jesus said in the Bible that a man will not see ...
A: Glad to hear from you again. Basically, one is first “born again” at baptism and then “saved”. Of ...
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| God | 8/16/2004 |
Q: Please explain to me how anything, including God, can exist forever in eternity past. Also, what ...
A: God can exist forever in eternity past because God transcends time. There is no past or future to ...
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| Scripture | 7/3/2004 |
Q: Is 1 Cor 12:4-6 a reference to the trinity? If so, how would you explain this scripture to someone ...
A: I don't see I Cor. 12:4-6 as having any relation to the Trinity. St. Paul is simply saying that ...
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| unforgivable sin | 6/5/2004 |
Q: What exactly is the "unforgivable sin" mentioned in Mark, Luke and Matthew?
A: In order to properly understand what the unforgivable sin is, we must carefully study the context. ...
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| sacristy, sacrifice, priesthood | 5/31/2004 |
Q: I understand that there is no valid priesthood in Lutheranism because when Luther broke away from ...
A: Anglican orders were formally pronounced invalid by Pope Leo XIII in the letter “Apostolicae Curae” ...
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| catholic view of people of different faiths | 5/27/2004 |
Q: how does catholicism teach us to look at non-christians (specifically jews, hindus and athiests). i ...
A: The Catholic Church looks at non-Christians as people who are trying to find God. They are, ...
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| catholic and Lutheran | 5/21/2004 |
Q: What is Martin Luther belifes and how did it affect the catholic church when he seperated from the ...
A: Martin Luther held many beliefs in common with the Catholic Church. He also held some strange never ...
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| Preist's Being Called Father | 5/20/2004 |
Q: Hey Sal I was wondering if you could answer for me why Catholic Priests continue to allow ...
A: The words of our savior are certainly enough for the Catholic Church. However, we must, through a ...
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| Mary and Communion | 5/16/2004 |
Q: Sal- I have two questions. Could you explain the biblical basis for asking Mary to pray for us, as ...
A: I am back as promised to explain the biblical basis for excluding other Christians from receiving ...
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| Tell me what you know about mormons. | 5/13/2004 |
Q: My friend June, a catholic was told many strange things about mormons by her priest because she was ...
A: Your friend's priest is right: Mormonism has many strange beliefs. I will list some of them for you. ...
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| China, Baptism, Real Presence | 5/5/2004 |
Q: Are the Catholic bishops of the state church in China considered valid bishops? Since there is an ...
A: Nice to hear from you again. The Catholic Church does not recognize the Bishops of the Communist ...
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| Hello,
How are you today.... | 4/27/2004 |
Q: How are you today. I was wonderering since the Sabbath is on Saturday and God said that the Sabbath ...
A: I'm back as promised with the rest of my answer to you question. Now let's look at the question of ...
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| Penance "after confession" | 4/25/2004 |
Q: Sal, thanks for the response to my earlier question, it was rather informative and you used some ...
A: Nice to hear from you again. The idea of living a life of penance, as did St. Francis, or even just ...
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| sacrifices, Eastern Catholics, predestination | 4/20/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Hi Sal, Thanks for your excellent answers. How did you become so ...
A: I'm not sure that I'm all that knowledgable, but I try. I study the Catholic faith often. I read ...
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| Penance | 4/19/2004 |
Q: Peace Sal, I was trying to describe penance to a non-denominational friend....I don't think I did ...
A: It is not easy to explain Penance to a non-Catholic. Try explaining to your friends that Penance, ...
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| sacrifices, Eastern Catholics, predestination | 4/17/2004 |
Q: I've seen 'The Passion' and found it very powerful. Have you seen it? Could you please explain ...
A: Nice to hear from you. I agree that “The Passion” is very powerful. I highly recommend it. Yes, ...
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| Hello, I was wondering what... | 4/15/2004 |
Q: I was wondering what Sacred Tradition is and what examples of it would be. And would this be ...
A: Catholic Sacred Tradition is the oral teachings of Jesus and the Apostles. “Tradition here in ...
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| Romans | 4/14/2004 |
Q: Is this a correct interpretation of Romans 7:2? Is it really trying to prove a point about marriage ...
A: In Romans 7:2 St. Paul's main point is that we can not live under the Old Covenant and at the same ...
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| Luke's Gospel | 4/13/2004 |
Q: Many of the events described in Luke's Gospel--the Annunciation, the Agony in the Garden, the ...
A: St. Luke was an accurate historian. What he did was to interview those who had first hand ...
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| you have not responded | 4/12/2004 |
Q: i wrote you a question about a week ago, and you have not responded. i was just wondering as to ...
A: Allexperts.com is an excellent resource on the web. However, they are not perfect. I have not ...
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| confused | 4/2/2004 |
Q: i am 19 going on 20 and have been catholic all of my life. my family was never really religious, ...
A: Allexperts.com keeps a record of answered questions. I checked and found that I had answered you, ...
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| Seventh-Day Adventist beliefs versus Catholic beliefs: | 3/30/2004 |
Q: this is my first time using anything like this, but I would like some information on the comparison ...
A: It's very nice of you to help your friend in this way. Below I have listed some Seventh-Day ...
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| Hello, i was discussing salvation... | 3/26/2004 |
Q: i was discussing salvation with a Protestant friend of mine. He was talking about the theology or ...
A: The Catholic Church teaches that one can not have assurance of salvation. The concept of “Once ...
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| Jesus vs. Isaiah Chapter 7 | 3/22/2004 |
Q: But, if you look at the Hebrew word used in that prophesy, it is not the Hebrew word for virgin. So ...
A: The part of the prophecy that is quoted in Matthew 1:23 is that which is related to Jesus. At least ...
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| Jesus vs. Isaiah Chapter 7 | 3/17/2004 |
Q: Ok, I'm going to give a long introduction to my question which is my understanding of the prophesy ...
A: Christians see Isaiah 7:14 as a prophecy of the Virgin Birth of Jesus because this is what God, ...
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| Lord's Prayer, rosary, modesty, movie | 3/15/2004 |
Q: I've read that the line 'and the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours' was added to the Lord's ...
A: Nice to hear from you , my friend. The Lord's Prayer or the Our father occurs twice in the Bible ...
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| Death and Resurrection of Christ | 2/26/2004 |
Q: I have a question. Where was Jesus in the 3 days that his body was in the tomb. Can you point out ...
A: There is no concrete answer to your question. The Bible does not give a clear answer here. There are ...
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| why is gospel spread word of mouth? | 2/18/2004 |
Q: it seems inconsistent that god's perfect love, as revealed in the bible, is spread by word of mouth. ...
A: You are right. It is unfortunate that people die without knowing the gospel. It is the Catholic ...
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| Bible | 2/18/2004 |
Q: I'm sorry I have so many questions. I'm having difficulty with two Bible verses. James 5:16 says ...
A: Very good questions, Les! The Protestant that says that James 5:16 means that we should only ...
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| predestination | 2/15/2004 |
Q: I finally confessed my sins. I have to admit it was difficult, and it's the only time I can recall ...
A: Congratulations on making your Confession, there is great joy in heaven. “I tell you, there will be ...
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| Peter, Rome | 2/10/2004 |
Q: Many anti-Catholics argue that Peter was not the first leader of the Catholic church because James ...
A: It is a common ploy among anti-Catholics to assert that St. James was the “Bishop” of Jerusalem and ...
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| Catholic traditions, the mass | 2/9/2004 |
Q: I know I should have gone to confession by now, but I have an appointment next Sunday morning, so I ...
A: Congratulations on deciding to go to Confession. I know that God will bless you for it. Striking ...
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| confession, communion, guardian angels, | 2/5/2004 |
Q: I know that some Anglican churches have confession, but since Anglican priests do not have valid ...
A: In the Anglican Church Confession is not required. Anglican orders are invalid. Only a valid priest ...
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| Bible | 1/30/2004 |
Q: I have short questions this time. Why are some Protestants so fond of the King James Bible? Does ...
A: Nice to hear from you again. Many Protestants practically worship the King James Version (KJV) of ...
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| Mary, resurrection, ascension, Vatican II | 1/15/2004 |
Q: Does the Catholic church believe Mary's mother Anne was also born without sin? Anne didn't have to ...
A: Nice to here from you again. St. Anne was not born without original sin. She had the stain of ...
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| Pope, the history | 12/28/2003 |
Q: Who was the first Pope?
A: St. Peter was the first Pope. The primary text showing this is Matthew 16:13-19. I will focus on the ...
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| unleavened bread, justification, sanctification | 12/15/2003 |
Q: I read that the reason the Orthodox church uses leavened bread is to represent the risen Christ. ...
A: Congratulations on returning to the True Church of Jesus Christ. The Catholic Church believes that ...
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| Orthodoxy, Hebrews, Homosexuality | 12/11/2003 |
Q: I'm curious about the Orthodox church. Can you explain to me why it split from the Roman Catholic? ...
A: Nice to hear from you again, my friend. You are correct that the Eastern Orthodox churches split ...
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